[Bgosh]

Does anyone have a micro motor ,Micro Pro or the 1070 Micro motor from Woodworkers supply? Where are they made? And what do you think of them?What others would you would you recomend? in advance STAN

[squbrigg]

I have Micro Motor, the 1050 by foredrom, and it has taken my carving to yet another levels. With some work and experimemtation, I have learned it's secrets and love the tool. I use it quite often in many things, along with edged tools. I'm a happy camper with it.

Bob

[Callynne]

Stan, I don't know about those models, I have a RAM 45 and the MasterCarver micro motor/woodburner combo. Both are terrific little machines.

I totally agree with Bob, micro motors do take you to an entirely different level! You'll love what you can do with one! Deborah

[Woodturner]

Hi there,
I am new to this group. I am interested in buying a micro motor carving tool after using one in a class I had recently. The tool I used was a Foredom 1045 micro motor. I have checked the Foredom web site and see they have discontinued the 1045 model and now have the 1050 and the 1070 model.
Can anyone tell me which model (1050 or 1070) compares with the 1045 model?

I have been finding posts about the 1050 model but not the 1070 model. There is quite a price difference. I am a woodturner and want to carve on my vessels. I have a Foredom flex shaft machine to hog out wood but want something easier to carve with. I fell in love with the 1045 model that I used. Any help? Thanks
Woodturner

[torpidhummer]

Hey Stan, I'm the kind of carver that keeps the Woodcraft Stores and other
rotary tools sales out of the financial dumps. I really enjoy my Ram 45 as my favorite tool for detailing, these tools are a neet contribution for bird carvers and folks like me that endure hand pain. Now if I can only get Jeff aka "Falconer" to tell me where he purchased his "Brsseler" micro motor, I would look into purchasing one. Man! us carvers with our grown up toys, we hear on the daily basis that the in good old U.S.A we are addicted to gas, guess no one has ever heard o "Carvers & our Tool Addiction". Just a thought.
Oscar

[susieq]

Hello Woodturner,
I have a Foredom 1045 that I have had for over 10 years. Back then I paid $600 for it. Bought a second handpiece as a back up for it. It is a great tool. The 1070 is lower rpms. I now have a 1050 and it is a great tool. But it is more money than a lot of folks want to spend on their first micromotor.

Before I bought the 1050, I bought a Mastercarver micro motor and was amazed at how closely it mirrored the old Foredom 1045. It has 50,000 rpms and looks and feels just like the 1045. It probably has a little more torque and 5,000 more rpm than the 1045 and it only cost $299. I am pretty sure you would like the machine. My only suggestion would be to go ahead and spring for the 3/32 collet when you buy the micro motor. They give you the 1/8 collet and an adapter for 3/32 but it's a pain to use. I bought the 3/32 collet for that and also a 1/16 collet for dental bits. I really love that machine, for the price you just cannot beat it.

Bob, can you share some of the "secrets" of the 1050 with me?????
It is a nice machine but I know I am not using it to it's full potential. What have you found out about it that you could tell me?
Thanks

[squbrigg]

Can't say as I have any "secrets" to tell..... grin.......... the 1050 works like a dream for me. But I don't have any other micro-motor experience to compare with.

The hand piece is as light as a pen, it is maneurvable as there is no worry about kinking the shaft, powerful so it doesn't bog down, and I use it with a wide assortment of burrs, all 3/32" shaft. From the small typhoons which will shape well, to ruby and diamond burrs that finish well, and steel cutters that define well. Even use stones once in a while, for special hard finishes.

I use the speeds in the 15,000 - 25,000 range most often, haven't used it at high speed yet, haven't learned of a need yet. I use it on quite a variety of woods, some: Basswood, Butternut, Holly, Cherry, Ebony, Kingwood, and a bunch of other hardwoods who's names I can't pronounce or spell or even remember! You have to use a light touch, and be careful in your selection of burrs, using the right burr for the right task, or you can burn the piece or render the burr useless. Cherry burns easily, but you learn quickly how to fix it.

Don't know how helpful I've been , but you're welcome to the information. My overall impression of the tool .......... it is so good, you only have to "think" of what you want it to do and it seems to do it! I'd rate it a no brainer to buy , if you are serious about your carving and can afford it. At over $1,000.00, you have to be serious about your carving!

Bob

[Woodturner]

Susieq and Bob,
Thanks for the info. I am working on the purchase of a micro motor - just still trying to get as much info as I can before I lay down the bucks. Thanks for the info.
Woodturner

[susieq]

Good luck with your choice, Woodturner.
Buying that first one is always a huge decision. Even the less expensive ones are not what you would call cheap.... But you will be glad you got one. For fine detail, there is nothing better.

Bob,
thanks for your input on the 1050. I like mine and always use it flat out at full speed. I never put anything larger than a 3/32 bit in it. But I do like the difference in power from the other models. My old 1045 was the top of the line 10+ years ago and one of the most expensive. Then the less expensive models caught up with it. So, I am guessing that a few years down the road, some of the less expensive models will catch up with the 1050 too.... I hope they do. It's good to have some competition out there. Keeps everyone moving ahead on this technology. Thanks again